fixing an attempted theft...

man_in_plaid · Post by **man_in_plaid** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:55 pm

Ok, so it turns out my tercel was a juicy target for a not very good car theif. My door lock was punched in and the ignition switch was shredded to hell and and the "hot wiring" wires were exposed. This means i can get my car started by hot wiring it, but the steering wheel is still locked. Given the condition of the ignition switch and the locked steering wheel, is this something i can attempt to repair my self? or do I have to take it to a professional. Let it be said i have no experience with this type of work at all. Hope someone can give me and answer. Thanks.

takza · Post by **takza** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:50 am

You can replace the ignition switch. Could install a hidden switch.

I'd put a big RED button on the dash...with a sign saying "push this...I dare you". EVERYBODY knows you NEVER push the red button.

mrmisanthropy · Post by **mrmisanthropy** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:42 pm

My tercel was 3 times the target of thieves. First time they were successful and 2nd two weren't (3 dollar kill switch paid off bigtime). Each time I was able to use a universal ignition to rewire and restart the car. Costs about 10 bucks and should (if I remember right) unlock the steering wheel too. If you get one just make sure it has the right number of pins.